Quantitative Developer - Low Latency

I'm working with the CTO of a modern, market-leading crypto firm who are on a mission to build the most advanced trading infrastructure for digital assets and power global liquidity across CeFi and DeFi.

They're looking for an exceptional Quantitative Developer to join a newly formed high-frequency trading team. You will work at the cutting edge of low-latency trading and DeFi integration, while helping to build our new Rust-based trading platform from the ground up.

You'll join a team led by a renowned HFT expert and contribute directly to the design and scale-up of one of the most ambitious crypto trading systems in the industry.

Role:

• Develop high-performance trading algorithms for low-latency and high-frequency strategies.
• Build and maintain front-office systems covering real-time data, risk, live trading, and post-trade workflows.
• Integrate on-chain data sources by connecting to DeFi protocols and real-time feeds.
• Design and run backtests to validate and refine your models.
• Implement risk controls like capital limits and stop-loss mechanisms.
• Monitor live systems and troubleshoot production issues in real time.

Experience:

• 2-8 years of commercial experience building HFT or trading systems.
• Strong understanding of order books, order state machines, and market microstructure.
• Excellent programming skills with a focus on performance and low-level optimization.
• Proficiency in Rust, or strong C/C++ experience with willingness to code in Rust full-time.
• Experience or interest in crypto markets is a strong plus.

Perks:

• A leading role in a greenfield HFT project in the crypto space.
• International team and work environment.
• Top-tier equipment: MacBook, 4K monitor, noise-canceling headphones, and more.
• 100% health coverage
• Team offsites and social events.
• Future perks: gym memberships, international mobility, and more on the way.